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Shane is a dynamic leader in AI innovation and automation, respected for his ability to challenge the status quo and drive transformative change. With a rich, cross-industry background, Shane offers unique insights that inspire and propel digitization efforts. His passion and expertise make him an influential voice worth listening to on the future of AI and automation.

As an executive entrepreneur with a passion for innovation, Alp is responsible for leading the Innovation Organization and the AI Center of Excellence.
As Head of Innovation, Alp is dedicated to establishing and advancing the innovation function at CoBank, bringing a deep understanding of how business and technology are reshaping the financial services industry. In his role leading the AI Center of Excellence, Alp is responsible for AI strategy and rapid prototyping, promoting AI adoption throughout CoBank’s lines of business, managing the centralized AI model, and serving as the executive lead for the central governance body of experts and advisors.

At the crossroads of technological innovation and business transformation, you’ll find Vinod Das weaving frontier technologies into the fabric of critical business processes and timelines, delivering measurable ROI while navigating resource constraints. For those seeking the golden fleece of actionable insights on when to scale AI capabilities and how to time investments for optimal returns, Vinod’s battle-tested framework is the compass that will steer your organization towards the True North Star. No matter the industry or sector, Vinod’s expertise will illuminate the path to embracing AI innovation together. Join Vinod on this transformative journey and watch your organization’s AI dreams take flight.

James brings over 25 years of experience guiding enterprises through transformative AI journeys, including extensive hands-on expertise in successfully scaling AI initiatives from early experimentation to strategic deployment. With deep insight into operationalizing AI securely and effectively, he shares practical, results-focused strategies grounded in real-world execution.

Strategic Technical Leader | Research & Development Expertise in Medical Diagnostics, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | Program Management and Customer-Centric Innovation

Jared brings over 25 years of experience in product creation, innovation, and digital tools. He leads teams across design, engineering, project management, 3D visualization, computational design, and the Sports Research Lab. Jared began his career at Reebok, designing for elite MLB, NFL, and NBA athletes, and was Under Armour’s first footwear designer, helping launch their footwear business. At New Balance, his leadership in design, innovation, and digital tools has helped the brand grow into a multi-billion-dollar company. A pioneer in 3D visualization, Jared continues to push boundaries, using athlete and consumer insights to shape groundbreaking products and experiences.

Mike leads 3M’s Corporate Research Lab that is responsible for development and deployment of new technology across the global 3M R&D organization. He has been with 3M since 1993 in various functions including 3M’s Post-it® Note laboratory, Commercial Graphics, Commercial Solutions, and the Personal Safety (PPE) Division. He has also held board positions in the Signage Foundation (SFI) and the Sustainable Green Printing partnership (SGP).

Nithin is an executive leader with expertise in global enterprise transformations focused on digital, data, and Artificial Intelligence. In his current role he manages the entire data and AI value stream across all 3M businesses worldwide.